Wings trim roster by 16

DETROIT – The Red Wings today announced that 16 players have been removed from the team’s training camp roster. Thirty-nine players now remain in camp.

Members of both the Red Wings and Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) will hit the ice at Western Michigan’s Van Andel Arena later today (puck drop – 6 p.m. EDT) for a Red-White intrasquad scrimmage. Co-presented by Amway and Meijer, a limited number of tickets to this special exhibition contest remain available for purchase at the Van Andel Arena Box Office (616-774-4585), all Ticketmaster outlets (800-745-3000), and online at both GriffinsHockey.com and DetroitRedWings.com.

Goaltender Ramis Sadikov, meanwhile, has been given his unconditional release and is expected to rejoin his Canadian Hockey League club, the Erie Otters.

Currently 2-2-0 on the 2011 NHL pre-season, Detroit’s home exhibition schedule continues on Friday, September 30 when the Toronto Maple Leafs pay a visit to Joe Louis Arena for a 7:30 p.m. showdown with their longstanding rivals. This is the only appearance the Maple Leafs are scheduled to make in the Motor City this year. Tickets to this pre-season tilt are available at the JLA Box Office (313-396-7575), all Ticketmaster outlets (800-745-3000), and online at DetroitRedWings.com.